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#4399 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Buena Vista Middle
Middle School · Spreckels Union Elementary · Salinas, CA
A Spreckels Union Elementary middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18250 Tara Dr., Salinas, CA 93908
- Math 32% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buena Vista Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buena Vista Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,228/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salinas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$164,554
Median home value
$1,071,000
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey County Home CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Monterey County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| San Benancio MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Washington MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–8 | 4.5 mi | 1,068 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Spreckels Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,385NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buena Vista Middle is listed in Spreckels Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buena Vista Middle
Buena Vista Middle is a public middle school in Salinas, CA, part of Spreckels Union Elementary, serving approximately 333 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,399 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buena Vista Middle
What grades does Buena Vista Middle serve?
Buena Vista Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Buena Vista Middle?
Buena Vista Middle has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Buena Vista Middle is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buena Vista Middle rank in CA?
Buena Vista Middle ranks #4,399 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Buena Vista Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Buena Vista Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buena Vista Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buena Vista Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Buena Vista Middle a charter school?
No, Buena Vista Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buena Vista Middle a Title I school?
No, Buena Vista Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buena Vista Middle?
16.2% of students at Buena Vista Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (831) 455-8936
- Area population (ZIP 93908)
- 12,517
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93908; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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